New type of neuron that plays key role in nicotine addiction found

Monday, November 17, 2014 - 19:01 in Psychology & Sociology

The brain’s reward and stress systems are actually linked, scientists have discovered. Their findings show that in the core of the brain’s reward system specific neurons are active both with use of and withdrawal from nicotine.

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